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University High School

Newark, New Jersey · Grades 8 to 12 · Newark Public School District

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About University High School

University High School serves grades 8 through 12 as a public school in Newark, New Jersey. Enrollment was 426 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter high schools in Newark. With about 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.8 students per teacher. Newark Public School District runs 64 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 245 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Essex County.

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School facts

Address	55 Clinton Pl, Newark, NJ 07108
Phone	(973) 374-3190
School district	Newark Public School District
Grades	8 to 12
Students (2024-25)	426
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	36
Students per teacher	11.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Essex County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 341134002202). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does University High School serve?

University High School serves grades 8 through 12.

How many students attend University High School?

University High School reported 426 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at University High School?

About 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 426 students and 36 teachers in federal data.

Is University High School a public or charter school?

University High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is University High School in?

University High School is part of Newark Public School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nj/newark-public-school-district/

Where is University High School located?

University High School is at 55 Clinton Pl, Newark, NJ 07108. The phone number is (973) 374-3190.

How many other schools are near University High School?

There are 245 other schools within 5 miles of University High School in our directory.